Produce - Preharvest

UC Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Several publications on the key points of control and management of microbial food safety as part of the management plan of good agricultural practices for produces, handlers and processors of edible horticultural crops.

Produce Safety Alliance (Cornell University) The Produce Safety Alliance was established at Cornell University with funding from the USDA and FDA. The Alliance is developing a nationwide curriculum to increase understanding of the principles of Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and to facilitate the implementation of food safety practices on fresh fruit and vegetable farms and in packinghouses.

On-Farm Food Safety ProjectThis website includes a free online tool which generates customized on-farm food safety plans based on user input. The tool is designed for use by small to mid-scale fruit and vegetable growers and provides a full set of record keeping tools to document food safety programs.